Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Norwich – Full Time – Permanent – Excellent Negotiable Salary

Description

A Norwich based precision engineering business that manufactures detailed machined components and products for a variety of industries including Aerospace, Motor-sport and Oil & Gas from customer requirements, is looking for an Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Estimator. This is a key role within the business that requires an experienced candidate with a history of precision engineering / manufacturing.

• Creating quotes for specialised machining parts ranging from 1 off bespoke solutions to high volume products.
• Identifying the method of manufacture for complex parts from the issue of raw materials through to complete production.
• Calculation of all subcontract methods.
• Raise purchase orders for material.
• Identifying ways to standardise the quotation process to improve speed of production and accurate repetition.
• Providing support to production to ensure products are manufactured to appropriate standards and in the most cost-effective manner.
• Advising the appropriate processes for the manufacture of new products, providing technical support to the end customer.
• Maintaining knowledge of current industry trends, techniques and equipment to ensure continuing competitiveness within the market.

• HNC / HND or strong technical background within engineering / manufacturing.
• Precision engineering / manufacturing background.
• Strong knowledge around machining (CNC & Manual) (3 Axis & 2 Axis).
• Ability to identify a method of manufacture working from an engineering drawing or CAD Model.
• Ability to calculate cycle times, manning hours etc.
• Previous knowledge of planning – taking into consideration of machining capacity.
• Good knowledge of tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work from CAD models.

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